zn 700 valve clearance needed. Please help!

I have been searching for clearance specs on my zn700 with no luck. I have found discussions, but no one seems to have a definite for sure answer. I cant even find a book specific to this bike. Can someone please tell me the exact specs for it? the bike has 20k+ on it and looses power the hotter it gets, so i know they are too tight. I got a shim kit and am ready to go, but need the settings so i can get it right the first time.

shadow44 wrote:

I have been searching for clearance specs on my zn700 with no luck. I have found discussions, but no one seems to have a definite for sure answer. I cant even find a book specific to this bike. Can someone please tell me the exact specs for it? the bike has 20k+ on it and looses power the hotter it gets, so i know they are too tight. I got a shim kit and am ready to go, but need the settings so i can get it right the first time.

Below is an excerpt from:
www.justanswer.com/motorcycle/2c1kc-valv...0-kz700-spectre.html

What are valve clearance for the KZ750 and KZ700 Spectre?

Those bikes both use .08mm -.18mm clearances. You can measure it with the lobe pointing away from the bucket.

Check the tensioner when you have the valve cover off. If you can push down on the chain and have it lose tension then you know the tensioner is bad. They tend to wear out at about 13k on those motors.

Could also Google KZ700 valve clearance.

I looked on ebay, but failed to see an FSM for KZ700.

Am unfamiliar with how closely the specs may compare with KZ750.

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I already did the google thing.. no luck.the kz700 is a different motor.. may be the same specs, but not SURE. I was hopeing someone had a FSM for it. Thanks for your help, I will probley have to use those specs, because I cant seem for find anything else.

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationSaw somewhere that shop manual #99924-1035-03 supposedly covers 1984 ZN700 A1.

If not already done, might check into this one, maybe ask seller to confirm specific included coverage of ZN700.



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It's the same valve setup used in any KZ550,650,700,750. Not critical, most guys set to .10-.15mm. Like I've said before shims come in .05mm increments so no need to measure down to a more fine value. Basic setting, try to insert a .10mm feeler, if it fits try a .15mm. If it does not fit, you know clearance is somewhere between and well within spec.

No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationPatton wrote:

Saw somewhere that shop manual #99924-1035-03 supposedly covers 1984 ZN700 A1.

If not already done, might check into this one, maybe ask seller to confirm specific included coverage of ZN700.



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That is the correct FSM for your bike. Buy it. The edition you need is Kawasaki part number 99924-1035-03.

Perhaps out-dated, but owner's manual shows up on kawasaki.com

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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationThis reputable seller says KZ700-A1 is covered in this manual.

These manuals from this seller get rave reviews from those who have obtained them.



This seller is also reportedly prompt and good about answering inquiries from prospective buyers.

If in doubt about or desire confirmation of specific model coverage, would ask the seller.

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